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USD 🔥 Most searched Rate as of2026-05-17 CAD to USD Converter.
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Current rate
1 CAD = 0.73 USD as of 2026-05-17. The loonie has firmed modestly from 0.71 to 0.73 USD as oil prices stabilized above USD 75 and the Bank of Canada paused its easing cycle ahead of the Fed. Cross-border commerce, snowbird retirement spending, and Canadian energy exports keep this the world's most-traded non-US dollar pair.
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Rate as of 2026-05-17CAD → USD Converter
C$
🇨🇦 CA$1.00 = 🇺🇸
$0.73
Rate: 1 CAD = 0.7300 USD
Common conversions
| 🇨🇦 CAD | 🇺🇸 USD |
|---|---|
| CA$1.00 | $0.73 |
| CA$10.00 | $7.30 |
| CA$100.00 | $73.00 |
| CA$500.00 | $365.00 |
| CA$1,000.00 | $730.00 |
| CA$5,000.00 | $3,650.00 |
| CA$10,000.00 | $7,300.00 |
| CA$50,000.00 | $36,500.00 |
| CA$100,000.00 | $73,000.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
CAD trend over time.
Today
0.73
1 CAD = USD
1 year ago
0.71
↑ 2.8% in 12 months
5 years ago
0.83
↓ 12.0% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
CAD to USD FAQ.
Why is CAD weaker than USD?
Despite Canada's commodity wealth, the loonie trades below USD because of a smaller, less-diversified economy, persistent productivity gap, and the safe-haven premium attached to the greenback. Energy export revenues partly offset but rarely overcome these structural drags.
Best way to convert CAD to USD in Canada?
Norbert's Gambit through a discount broker like Questrade or Wealthsimple gives near-zero spread for amounts above CAD 10,000. For smaller sums, Wise and KnightsbridgeFX beat the 2-3% spread charged by RBC, TD, and other Big Five banks.
Should snowbirds convert CAD to USD all at once?
Most planners recommend dollar-cost averaging across the year rather than a single conversion. Holding a USD account at TD Cross-Border or RBC Bank USA lets you fund US expenses without repeated FX hits.
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